Hardware Podcasts

Ep. 24 | GE Renewables' VP & CTO Danielle Merfeld on Engineers in Power

Moore's Lobby · 11 May 2021 · 43m · Episode 9

What this episode covers

Dr. Danielle Merfeld, VP and CTO of GE Renewable Energy, discusses the rapid cost reductions in wind and solar, noting that building new wind farms is now cheaper than conventional thermal plants. She explains how wide-bandgap semiconductors like silicon carbide enable compact, high-efficiency power electronics essential for offshore wind and grid stability. Merfeld also highlights the critical need for grid modernization, including HVDC transmission and energy storage, to manage the variability of renewable sources and ensure a resilient, diverse energy ecosystem.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
GE Renewable Energy, NREL
Chips
silicon carbide, gallium nitride
Also
HVDC

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